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Raytheon Australia launches state-of-the-art collaboration hub in Queensland
Raytheon Australia, a subsidiary of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has inaugurated its cutting-edge Centre for Collaboration in southeast Queensland, marking a significant milestone in the company's 25-year investment journey in Australia.
BAE Systems introduces engineering scholarships for women from regional Australia
BAE Systems Australia has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting women from regional Australia pursuing engineering degrees with aspirations for a career in the defence industry.
Fleet Space’s Centauri satellite sets record as world’s smallest voice-enabled satellite
Fleet Space Technologies, a pioneering force in Australian space exploration, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with its Centauri satellite becoming the smallest voice-capable satellite on Earth.
AUKUS naval leaders gather in Perth for defence summit
Western Australia's strategic significance in defence has been underscored with the announcement of the Indian Ocean Defence and Security (IODS) conference set to host the Chiefs of Navy from the three AUKUS nations.
Austal Australia awarded contract for two additional naval patrol boats
Austal Australia has been awarded a contract extension for the construction of two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the Royal Australian Navy.
Veteran-owned Albury company lands $33 million defence contract
The Australian Government has recently granted a $33 million contract to Albury-based company Australian Target Systems (ATS) in a bid to bolster smaller businesses and employment within the local defence sector.
BluGlass, Applied Energetics collaborate on next-gen photonics solutions
ASX-listed BluGlass Limited, a global semiconductor developer, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Applied Energetics, a leader in advanced defence and dual-use photonics.
$40M grant program to bolster Australia’s international critical minerals partnerships
The Australian government has launched a $40 million grant program to bolster the nation's international partnerships for critical minerals.
Australia injects additional $399M into MQ-28A Ghost Bat development project
Over 350 new highly skilled jobs are expected to be created in Australia’s defence industry following the recent allocation of $399 million in federal funding for the MQ-28A Ghost Bat development.
Army helicopter fleet support contracts to create hundreds of local jobs
The Australian government has invested a total of $830 million to sustain and support the Australian Army’s future helicopter fleet, creating hundreds of jobs in the local industry.
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